There will be a public recount for local ballot Measure A, Pacific Grove Unified School District’s parcel tax measure, Monterey County Elections officials announced Monday.
Results tallied by Monterey County election officials reflected that the measure failed by less than one percent, with 6,102 votes in favor of and 3,092 votes against the measure. Parcel taxes need 67 percent of the vote to be approved.
The request for a recount was made by the Pacific Grove Unified School District on December 5. Any request for a recount of any ballot contest must be filed within five days of certifying the election, which was Friday, December 7, according to elections officials.
The manual recount will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, and will continue every day until it's complete.
Showing posts with label parcel tax. Show all posts
Showing posts with label parcel tax. Show all posts
Monday, December 10, 2012
Sunday, June 3, 2012
MPUSD inexorable march to a parcel tax
Monday's regular meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is packed with important stuff, including a one-year extension to Superintendent Marilyn Shepherds contract (to 2015) plus the approval to hire a consulting firm to continue exploring the issue of a parcel tax.
Not without reviewing the budget, shifting funds from categorical programs, and the obligatory reports. It should be a long evening.
Open session starts at 7 p.m. See you there.
Not without reviewing the budget, shifting funds from categorical programs, and the obligatory reports. It should be a long evening.
Open session starts at 7 p.m. See you there.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Monterey Peninsula Unified voters ready to tax themselves
While some predicted MPUSD residents would not be willing to spend more money on its schools so soon after approving a bond measure, results from a recent poll conducted on behalf of the district say otherwise.
Results from a poll conducted by EMC Research on behalf of MPUSD show that 70 to 75 percent of potential voters are willing to vote for a parcel tax of at least $72 a year to improve schools. The result is similar to those found two years ago, before voters overwhelmingly approve a bond measure. Trustees heard a presentation about poll results at their meeting Monday.
These results are fascinating and they serve to prove one of my theories: the noise is distracting. While there's a lot of noise coming from MPUSD, that only tells a portion of the story. The real story is a lot more nuanced.
More on the parcel tax tomorrow on the printed edition of the paper.
Results from a poll conducted by EMC Research on behalf of MPUSD show that 70 to 75 percent of potential voters are willing to vote for a parcel tax of at least $72 a year to improve schools. The result is similar to those found two years ago, before voters overwhelmingly approve a bond measure. Trustees heard a presentation about poll results at their meeting Monday.
These results are fascinating and they serve to prove one of my theories: the noise is distracting. While there's a lot of noise coming from MPUSD, that only tells a portion of the story. The real story is a lot more nuanced.
More on the parcel tax tomorrow on the printed edition of the paper.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Eyeing more taxes in Carmel and Salinas
** UPDATE. I stand corrected. The Carmel Unified special meeting is scheduled to take place Thursday, April 19. Thanks to alert reader Marry3000 for the correction.
Administrators with the Carmel Unified School district will host a special meeting THURSDAY to explain how the proceeds from their 2005 bond have been used. They'll also have a cost/benefit analysis of the remaining projects -- some of which are yet to be built. All these eyeing a potential bond to complete some improvements officials still would like to see. And perhaps convince voters their projects are worthwhile.
The special meeting will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Carmel Middle School library, 4380 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. While some people seem
I detect increased eagerness from administrators and public officials to ask the voters to tax themselves in benefit of schools and students. Both the Monterey Peninsula Unified and the Salinas Union High school districts are exploring possibilities of tax measures. And there's already signs voters are not excited about the idea.
Administrators with the Carmel Unified School district will host a special meeting THURSDAY to explain how the proceeds from their 2005 bond have been used. They'll also have a cost/benefit analysis of the remaining projects -- some of which are yet to be built. All these eyeing a potential bond to complete some improvements officials still would like to see. And perhaps convince voters their projects are worthwhile.
The special meeting will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Carmel Middle School library, 4380 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. While some people seem
I detect increased eagerness from administrators and public officials to ask the voters to tax themselves in benefit of schools and students. Both the Monterey Peninsula Unified and the Salinas Union High school districts are exploring possibilities of tax measures. And there's already signs voters are not excited about the idea.
Monday, April 16, 2012
To parcel tax or not
Salinas High Union School District will be studying tonight the possibility of placing a parcel tax in their ballot. It really isn't a surprising development: with state funds drying up, school districts are looking for a way to make up shrinking sources of money.
Monterey Peninsula Unified officials are also studying the issue. And contrary to one of my reader's beliefs, I'm not for or against parcel taxes. I'm just cognizant of the crunch schools are in, along with the increased demands by parents and public. Something's gotta give, so what will?
If you're interested in the presentation about the Salinas Union parcel tax, the meeting will begin at 5:30 pm. at the district's office, 431 W. Alisal, Salinas.
Monterey Peninsula Unified officials are also studying the issue. And contrary to one of my reader's beliefs, I'm not for or against parcel taxes. I'm just cognizant of the crunch schools are in, along with the increased demands by parents and public. Something's gotta give, so what will?
If you're interested in the presentation about the Salinas Union parcel tax, the meeting will begin at 5:30 pm. at the district's office, 431 W. Alisal, Salinas.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
A thrift store or a parcel tax for MPUSD?
Honestly, when I saw that MPUSD administrators are considering placing a parcel tax on the ballot, I almost choked. They just got a bond approved. Many parents and some teachers disapprove of the administration and the way they seem to run things. Asking for more money under these circumstances seems best than ideal.
But after thinking about it some more, it made sense. Hiring more teachers for smaller class sizes, art lessons, and extra support, is going to require more money -- healthy reserves notwithstanding. Lots of more. Bond funds cannot be used for operations, unlike a parcel tax, which can be used for general operations. A parcel tax would raise the funds a thrift shop never could.
Now, it'll be interesting to see if all the interested parties can overcome the deeply seated distrust that exist and reach consensus. Getting 67 percent of the vote would be another mountain to climb.
But after thinking about it some more, it made sense. Hiring more teachers for smaller class sizes, art lessons, and extra support, is going to require more money -- healthy reserves notwithstanding. Lots of more. Bond funds cannot be used for operations, unlike a parcel tax, which can be used for general operations. A parcel tax would raise the funds a thrift shop never could.
Now, it'll be interesting to see if all the interested parties can overcome the deeply seated distrust that exist and reach consensus. Getting 67 percent of the vote would be another mountain to climb.
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